It is my hope that as South Carolina senators, that we will stand up for what is best and good about our state. Clementa C. Pinckney carolinagoodhope Change image and share on social
What this denomination stands for is, really, is the universal vision of all people being treated fairly under the law as God sees us in His sight. Clementa C. Pinckney denominationfairlygod Change image and share on social
Our people expect the best of us. They send us to take care of the people's business, and those of us who take hold of that responsibility understand that's what it's really about. Clementa C. Pinckney businesscareexpect Change image and share on social
We have a legacy to uphold: the people who died so that we could have the right to vote; the people who sacrificed so that we would one day realize the dream of a black president. Clementa C. Pinckney blackdaydie Change image and share on social
We don't see ourselves as just a place where we come to worship but as a beacon and a bearer of the culture and a bearer of what makes us a people. But I like to say that this is not necessarily unique to us. It is really what America is all about. Clementa C. Pinckney americabeaconbearer share on social
Our calling is not just within the walls of the congregation, but we are part of the life and community in which our condition resides. Clementa C. Pinckney callcommunitycondition Change image and share on social
God is no respecter of persons or causes. Clementa C. Pinckney godpersonrespecter Change image and share on social
Loving God is never separate from loving our brothers and sisters. It's always the same. Clementa C. Pinckney brothergodlove Change image and share on social
In the community, in the African-American community, one person ought to say something, and that is the minister. The minister is paid by the people. He doesn't work for a big company. He doesn't represent a particular special interest. Clementa C. Pinckney africanamericanbig share on social
I see everything I do as an extension of the ministry. It's all about service. Clementa C. Pinckney extensionministryservice Change image and share on social